Trump dismissed Iran's retaliatory strikes as a "love tap" after the US conducted its heaviest attack since July, escalating Middle East tensions as the Pentagon extends troop deployments and officials fear renewed conflict escalation.
Iran shifted diplomatic focus toward regional security talks with Oman after US-Iran peace negotiations collapsed in Pakistan on day 58 of conflict, as Tehran pursues a Gulf framework independent of American involvement while Washington maintains economic pressure.
Iran's trade promotion organization finalized a preferential trade agreement with Oman and submitted it to parliament for approval, advancing regional trade diplomacy and customs cooperation between the two nations.
PM Modi discussed the Middle East situation with leaders of Qatar, France, Jordan, and Oman. India condemned attacks on the region's energy infrastructure. India stands in solidarity with Qatar.
Iran and Oman established a joint customs committee to implement their mutual administrative assistance agreement, following Iranian President Pezeshkian's May 2025 visit that produced eighteen bilateral memoranda across legal, economic, and defense sectors.
PM Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed the Middle East situation. They expressed concern over the evolving situation in West Asia.